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Daisys Resource Optional School

1919 Sherman Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
Daisys Resource Optional School in North Chicago, IL, is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d alternative school serving grades 10 through 12 in a suburban community.
Founded in 1973, the school enrolls 56 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 4 full鈥搕ime teachers.
The school has a diverse student body, with 100% of students identifying as students of color.
Daisys Resource Optional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.
Located near Waukegan and Lake Bluff, this Illinois high school offers an alternative program option within a suburb setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Daisys Resource Optional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Daisys Resource Optional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $12,928 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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